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HG07 LGE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 LGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 66,608 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,049 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,535 miles

both front top mounts corroded

both front wheel bearings have play

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f d bush has slight play side to side

rear subframe been repaired and also has corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,558 miles

exhaust has slight blow

rear subframe slightly corroded and been repaired

slight play in front bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2020 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust has slight blow

slight play in front bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the centre 3 quarter mark (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust has slight blow

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

streering arm has play

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearbox oil leak

inner shoulder worn on nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,529 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres wearing on both edges close to limit 245/35/18

Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise eml on

advise engine running rough [lumpy]

advise rear tyres wearing on both edges close to limit 245/35/18

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,306 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 20,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 14,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,687 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 8,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 4,556 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,556 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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HG07 LGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG07 LGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG07 LGE registered?

HG07 LGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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